Pizza Near South Melbourne? Try Puglia-Style Pizza at The Code

South Melbourne has its own food scene around Clarendon Street and the market, and The Code is about 3.8 km north-east of it in a straight line, at 37 Langridge Street, Collingwood.

Rated 4.7 on Google from 380+ reviews. Read what diners say, browse the menu, or order online.

So the pitch is specific: thin, crisp Puglia-style pizza and handmade pasta from a small, chef-run pizza bar, with a menu that is about half vegetarian.

Getting to The Code from South Melbourne

Use the directions button for the route and time from your address; it shows driving and public transport. Near the restaurant, tram 86 runs along Smith Street and trams 12 and 109 along Victoria Parade. There is street parking on Langridge Street (check signs).

South Melbourne is roughly 3.8 km south-west of the restaurant in a straight line (an approximate figure from the middle of the suburb). That is not a driving distance or travel time.

Worth crossing town for

This is a cross-town trip, so we suggest booking a table on the Order / Book page or calling (03) 9417 7880. If you would rather not travel, order online for pickup; checkout shows whether your address is inside our delivery area.

What to order

• Miss Buffalo: buffalo mozzarella, pesto, cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil and shaved Parmesan.
• Spagna: mozzarella, chorizo, roasted mixed capsicum and Manchego.
• Lasagna Della Mamma: fresh pasta sheets, slow-cooked ragù and béchamel, made from scratch.

Miss Buffalo for a white pizza with pesto and buffalo mozzarella; Spagna if you like chorizo and Manchego. Half the menu is vegetarian. Tell us about allergies or dietary requirements when you book or order, or call (03) 9417 7880 before you come in. See the full menu, or read what Puglia-style pizza is.

Ordering from South Melbourne

Our order page lists delivery around Collingwood, Fitzroy, Abbotsford, Richmond and nearby, and South Melbourne is not named there. Enter your address when you order online: checkout shows whether it is inside our delivery area, plus the fees and ready time, before you pay. Pickup from 37 Langridge Street is always an option. You can also book a table or call (03) 9417 7880.

Dinner near South Melbourne: what people ask before they book

If you are near South Melbourne Market, these are the questions that come up most about pizza, pasta and dinner at The Code, answered straight.

Where to find Puglia-style pizza near South Melbourne

If you want authentic Puglia-style pizza rather than a generic takeaway pizza, The Code in Collingwood is about 3.8 km from South Melbourne. The chef is from Lecce in Salento. More on the style.

Thin crust pizza near South Melbourne

Thin, crisp and light is the whole point here. For a first visit from South Melbourne, the Duca di Parma is the easy pick, and the Regina Margherita is the classic.

Italian restaurant near South Melbourne with handmade pasta

Chef-run, from Lecce, with a background at DOC Carlton: this is regional Italian cooking, not a generic pizza shop. From South Melbourne it is about 3.8 km. Meet the team.

Handmade pasta restaurant near South Melbourne

The pasta is made in-house. The Lasagna Della Mamma uses fresh pasta sheets, slow-cooked ragù and béchamel. See the full menu.

Homemade lasagna near South Melbourne

Looking for proper lasagna near South Melbourne? Ours is built from fresh pasta sheets, slow-cooked ragù and béchamel. Order it for pickup or eat in.

Pizza delivery near South Melbourne

South Melbourne is not named on our order page for delivery, so enter your address at checkout on the online menu. It shows whether you are inside the delivery area, plus the fee and ready time. Pickup from Langridge Street is always available.

Pizza pickup near South Melbourne

Want to collect rather than eat in? Order online, choose pickup, and collect from Langridge Street. It is about 3.8 km from South Melbourne. Start your order.

Vegetarian pizza near South Melbourne

Half the menu is vegetarian, including the Regina Margherita, Vegetariana, Miss Buffalo and Green Life pizzas, plus burrata, focaccia and salads. See the menu.

Gluten-free options near South Melbourne: call first

For gluten-free or other allergy requests, call (03) 9417 7880 before you come in and we will tell you what we can do. Our kitchen handles gluten, dairy, nuts and seafood, so we cannot guarantee any dish is completely free of them.

Restaurant for a group dinner near South Melbourne

Planning a group night out from South Melbourne? Walk-ins are welcome, but for Friday, Saturday or larger tables, book ahead. Birthday dinners are something we do regularly. See functions.

Venue hire for a party or corporate dinner near South Melbourne

Need a venue for a party, work dinner or celebration? We build the menu around your group and budget, and can give you the whole restaurant if numbers suit. See functions.

Pizza open Sunday night near South Melbourne

We are open for lunch Monday to Saturday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, and dinner seven nights, Monday to Sunday, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. No lunch on Sunday. Book a table.

Italian restaurant booking near South Melbourne

Book on the online ordering page or call (03) 9417 7880. Walk-ins are welcome, but book for Friday and Saturday dinner.

Is it worth travelling from South Melbourne for pizza?

Rated 4.7 on Google from 380+ reviews, and about 3.8 km from South Melbourne. See what diners say.